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piece

English translation: evidence

04:33 Jan 14, 2013
French to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
French term or phrase: piece
Hi All -

A rather dumb question but here goes:

I am translating a long legal document and there is an index with a list of "pièces justificatives."

Supporting documents. They are listed as follows:
A-1
A-2
A-3 etc.

However throughout the document when these are referred to they simply say "Pièce A-1," "Pièce A-2," etc.

I am unsure about simply saying "Document A-1" etc.

Would it be correct in this case to say:
"Exhibit A-1," etc.?

Thanks a lot!
Michael Meskers
United States
Local time: 21:05
English translation:evidence
Explanation:
I'd use document for anything more or less 'on paper' and 'exhibit' for anything 'concrete' (objects)
If you don't know what the 'pièces' are, the only word that may cover both 'pièces' of paper and objects is 'evidence'
But I hesitate for many reasons and give this a low mark
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SafeTex
France
Local time: 03:05
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Summary of answers provided
2 +3evidence
SafeTex
3 +2document
cc in nyc
3 +1item
Daryo
3documentary evidence
pooja_chic


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +3
evidence


Explanation:
I'd use document for anything more or less 'on paper' and 'exhibit' for anything 'concrete' (objects)
If you don't know what the 'pièces' are, the only word that may cover both 'pièces' of paper and objects is 'evidence'
But I hesitate for many reasons and give this a low mark

SafeTex
France
Local time: 03:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 87
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael GREEN: I think "pièce justificative" is best translated by "evidence", or "exhibit", but Daryo's "item" might not be out of place. We need more context ...
2 hrs
agree  GILLES MEUNIER
3 hrs
agree  mimi 254
3 hrs
neutral  AllegroTrans: but "evidence A-1" etc. doesn't work
7 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pièce
item


Explanation:
"item" - one unit / one element of a list - any kind of list - On peut le mettre à toutes les sauces

collector's item (noun) : pièce f de collection (Robert Collins)

Daryo
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:05
Native speaker of: Native in SerbianSerbian, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 196

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Victoria Britten
23 mins
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
documentary evidence


Explanation:
Documentary evidence is any evidence introduced at a trial in the form of documents. Although this term is most widely understood to mean writings on paper (such as an invoice, a contract or a will), the term actually include any media by which information can be preserved. Photographs, tape recordings, films, and printed emails are all forms of documentary evidence.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-documentary-evidence.htm#did...
Documentary evidence is evidence in the form of a recorded document. While many people may think of written documents, recordings in other media are also considered documentary evidence. For example, a photograph or film would be classified as this type of evidence. People must present original copies of documents unless there is a strong reason to do otherwise, in accordance with the best evidence rule. This rule is designed to prevent the introduction of fraudulent or manipulated documents.

There are a wide range of reasons why people might wish to introduce documentary evidence for the examination of the judge and jury. For example, if there is a dispute about a contract, bringing the physical contract to court would strongly support a case. Likewise, if a prosecutor is claiming that someone robbed a convenience store, recordings from the store's security system could be used to show the accused inside the store.

When a lawyer wishes to submit documentary evidence, it needs to meet an evidentiary standard. First, it must be shown to be genuine, and the other side can ask to have the evidence examined and authenticated. Sometimes authentication can be relatively easy; a lawyer might ask someone on the stand “did you write this letter,” for instance. In other cases the document may need to be examined by an expert who can determine whether or not it is original and genuine.

pooja_chic
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 42
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
pièce
document


Explanation:
If "supporting documents" is used for "pièces justificatives" (as per GDT entry, below), then "Document A-1" will make sense for "Pièce A-1."

pièces justificatives
Domaine droit > common law
Anglais
Terme supporting documents
http://www.gdt.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/ficheOqlf.aspx?Id_Fiche=18969...

cc in nyc
Local time: 21:05
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 209

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllegroTrans
4 hrs
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agree  ACOZ (X)
18 hrs
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